Rifrafters Campground sits just off Route 19 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with nightly rates running $15 to $50 depending on site type and occupancy. The campground runs from April 1 through November 1 for tent and cabin campers, while RV sites with full hookups stay open year-round. Reservations are available and worth securing by phone, especially around holiday weekends when spots fill quickly.
The layout divides into distinct zones, and site selection matters here. The front and middle sections hold the larger RV sites and cabins, which reviewers consistently note are close together with limited privacy. The back section draws more favorable comments: sites there tend to be more spacious, some with wooden decks and picnic tables, and a few offer both shade and open sky. One reviewer who stayed in site 34 described it as quiet, with a nice deck and easy access for a small trailer. Tent sites in the back have also received positive notes, though at least one front site runs on hard, stony ground where tent stakes won't penetrate. The terrain is hilly, but most sites have been leveled.
Cleanliness comes up in reviews more than any other topic. The bathhouse draws consistent praise across multiple years of visits, with reports of good water pressure and hot water. Pete M. calls the bath house "VERY clean," noting "great water pressure and plenty of hot water." WiFi coverage is reliable enough that at least two remote workers have used it successfully, though one reviewer on site 27 found the signal weak at their specific location. Verizon users report around three bars of cell service.
The campground's location makes it a functional base for New River Gorge National Park, with the Canyon Rim Visitor Center a short drive north and shopping and restaurants accessible to the south. Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground is the closest neighbor, sitting less than a mile away, though Rifrafters sits far enough from Route 19 to reduce road noise compared to some alternatives. Campers exploring campsites near Fayetteville will find this one among the most conveniently positioned for gorge access.
Cabins on the property include basic wooden bunkbeds, a table, and chairs, but have no running water or bathroom access inside. Pricing for cabins scales with occupancy and can approach local motel rates. For RV campers, hookups include electric, water, and sewer on select sites, with a dump station available in the front of the property. Book well in advance for summer holiday weekends, and if site selection matters to you, confirm your assigned spot directly with the campground before arrival.
Description
Rifrafters Campground provides tent and RV camping and economy cabins in the woodlands near Fayetteville, West Virginia (WV) -- only two-miles south of the New River Gorge Bridge. Our cleanliness, accessibility, and quiet family atmosphere have earned us a place among West Virginia's most-popular camping areas. You'll also find a friendly full-time staff, exceptionally clean showers and restrooms, and plenty of space for small gatherings and walks in the woods behind the campground. Use our website to explore our camping amenities and find out more about the New River.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRifrafters Campground is located in West Virginia near Fayetteville
Directions
From jct US 60 & US 19: Go 7-3/4 mi S on US 19, then 1/2 mi W on Laurel Creek Rd.
Address
448 Laurel Creek Rd.
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Coordinates
38.04784453 N
81.12570197 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 35 usersLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 35 usersLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly






































